Clinical trials: Obstetrics
Obstetrical Complications From Sedation During Parturition
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Post Caesarian Pain
Adding TAP block with Bupivacaine may decrease the use of PCA bolus use after caesarean section for pain relief.
- Trial name
- TAPBlock (NCT01986049)
- Testing
- Bupivicaine
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Gestational Diabetes
An RCT to Evaluate Incidence, Cost and Clinical Outcomes Using 75 vs 100g. Screening Methods for Gestational Diabetes
Diabetes in pregnancy or gestational diabetes (GDM) is a condition that, if left untreated, may lead to complications for the mother and her baby. It is still not known which is the best method to diagnosis GDM.
- Trial name
- NCT00295659
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 5,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canadian Diabetes Association
Postpartum Period
Involving Men in Maternity Care in Burkina Faso
The uptake of postpartum contraception, postpartum care attendance and the practice of exclusive breastfeeding are low in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Trial name
- NCT02309489
- Testing
- Partner involvement
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 1,144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Obstetrical Complications, Hemorrhage
Tranexamic Acid for the Prevention of Obstetrical Hemorrhage After Cesarean
A randomized placebo-controlled trial of 11,000 women to assess whether tranexamic acid as prophylaxis lowers the risk of postpartum hemorrhage in women undergoing a cesarean delivery.
- Conditions
- Obstetrical Complications, Hemorrhage, Labor and Delivery
- Trial name
- TXA (NCT03364491)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11,000 people
- Sponsor
- The George Washington University Biostatistics Center
Small for Gestational Age Infant, Large for Gestational Age Infant
"Fetal gRowth AbnorMality dEtection Trial"
The present trial intends to assess the diagnostic accuracy of symphysis fundal height (SFH) as opposed to SFH combined with point of care ultrasound to measure the fetal abdominal circumference (POC-US-AC) in identifying small…
- Conditions
- Small for Gestational Age Infant, Large for Gestational Age Infant, Oligohydramnios, Polyhydramnios
- Trial name
- FRAME (NCT05043753)
- Testing
- Point of care ultrasound to measure the fetal abdominal circumference (POC-US-AC)
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,566 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Behavior, Respect
Inclusive, Supportive and Dignified Maternity Care in Public Health Systems
Mistreatment, discrimination, and poor psycho-social support during childbirth at health facilities are common in lower- and middle-income countries.
- Trial name
- SDMC (NCT05146518)
- Testing
- Supportive and Dignified Maternity Care
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 310 people
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Difficult; Intubation, in Pregnancy
Does Neck Circumference Help to Predict Difficult Airway in Obstetric Patients?
Failed intubation and ventilation in obstetrics remains one of the most common causes of death directly related to anesthesia. The reported incidence of failed intubation in obstetrics is 1:300, which is significantly higher than…
- Trial name
- NCT02366182
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Corniche Hospital
Pregnancy Related, Hemorrhage
The Effect of Fluids on Aortic VTI During C-section
Pregnancy is associated with a myriad of physiologic changes, including expansion of blood volume, decrease in oncotic pressure, and increased cardiac output. The obstetric population is associated with intrapartum hemorrhage.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Hemorrhage, Fluid Overload, Labor Complication
- Trial name
- NCT04330742
- Testing
- lactated ringers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Ovarian Cancer
A Study of Bevacizumab (Avastin) in Neoadjuvant Therapy in Participants With International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Stage IIIC/IV Ovarian, Tubal, or Peritoneal Cancer, Initially Unresectable
This randomized, open-label study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant bevacizumab in participants with initially unresectable, FIGO stage IIIC/IV ovarian, tubal, or peritoneal cancer.
- Trial name
- ANTHALYA (NCT01739218)
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Bevacizumab
- Where
- 15 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Infant, Low Birth Weight
Household Air Pollution and Health: A Multi-country LPG Intervention Trial
This study is a randomized controlled trial of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stove and fuel distribution in 3,200 households in four countries (India, Guatemala, Peru, and Rwanda).
- Trial name
- HAPIN (NCT02944682)
- Testing
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cookstove
- Where
- 4 sites in Guatemala, India and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 6,704 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Temperature Change, Body, Chills
Does Higher OT Temperature and IV Ondansetron Reduce Incidence of PSS in Parturients?
This study will look at the incidence of post-spinal shivering (PSS) among the obstetrics population and will investigate whether higher operation theater (OT) temperature range or/and IV Ondansetron are able to reduce the…
- Conditions
- Temperature Change, Body, Chills, Tremor, Nausea, Postoperative
- Trial name
- HOTON (NCT04654429)
- Testing
- IV Ondansetron 4mg, Higher OT temperature range, Lower OT temperature Range
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 628 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Lim Siu Min
Caesarean Section
Sensitivity of Hyomental Distance Ratio as a Single Predictor of Difficult Intubation in Obstetrics
This is a study to detect the sensitivity of thyromental distance ratio as a single predictor for difficult intubation in patients undergoing cesarean section under general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- HMDR (NCT00916812)
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
Labor (Obstetrics)--Complications, Labor; Prolonged, First Stage
BUSCLAB - Buscopan to Prevent Slow Progress in Labor
To study the effect of Butylscopolamine Bromide on duration of the active phase of first stage of labor in first time mothers who cross the alert-line for labor dystocia, according to the WHO partograph.
- Trial name
- NCT03961165
- Testing
- Butylscopolamine Bromide 20 MG/ML, Sodium Chloride 9mg/mL
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Vaginal Fistula
Non-inferiority of Short-term Catheterization Following Fistula Repair Surgery
This facility-based, multi-center randomized controlled trial (RCT) will test the non-inferiority of short-term (7 day) urethral catheterization compared to longer-term (14 day) urethral catheterization in terms of predicting…
- Trial name
- NCT01428830
- Testing
- 7-day catheterization following fistula repair surgery, 14 day catheterization
- Where
- 8 sites in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 524 people
- Sponsor
- EngenderHealth
Fetal Distress, Stillbirth
Introducing Fetal Scalp Stimulation as an Adjunct to Intermittent Auscultation in Low-Resource Settings.
This study is a pilot study taking place in Moshi, Tanzania at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC). The study aims to introduce fetal scalp stimulation into the intermittent auscultation protocols at KCMC, and to…
- Conditions
- Fetal Distress, Stillbirth, Birth Asphyxia, Acidosis
- Trial name
- NCT02862925
- Testing
- Fetal Scalp Stimulation
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Downs Syndrome, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Use of eHealth in Communication With Patients About Prenatal Diagnosis
The research aims at generating new knowledge about ways to inform pregnant women about prenatal screening for Downs syndrome. The overall purpose of this project is to increase pregnant women's knowledge of prenatal screening…
- Trial name
- HIIP (NCT01889550)
- Testing
- Access to the website www.graviditetsportalen.dk, Access to the website www.ouh.dk
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,150 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Learning; Lack of (Specific), Medical Education
Ob/Gyn Residency Podcast Curriculum
This a randomized trial comparing the use of an organized podcast curriculum using the podcast, CREOGs Over Coffee, to usual teaching for first and second year Ob/Gyn residents on their obstetrics rotations.
- Trial name
- NCT04933071
- Testing
- Podcast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Pregnancy Related
Telemedicine Anesthesia Consultation, Pilot Study in Obstetrics.
Pilot study in Lower Normandy concerning a total of 90 patients scheduled for a pre-anaesthesia consultation in obstetrics. These parturients who plan to give birth at the maternity hospital of the CHU will be invited to carry…
- Trial name
- CATmedO (NCT05975411)
- Testing
- Anesthesia Consultation with telemedicine
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Birth Related Brachial Plexus Injury, Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy
Sup-ER Splint for Children With Birth Related Brachial Plexus Injury
This study evaluates the ability of a newly designed splint called "Sup-ER Splint" to improve the arm function and anatomy of children with birth related brachial plexus injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT01663428
- Testing
- Sup-ER Splint, Currently accepted treatment
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Simulation Training
Impact of Simulation Training for Obstetrics-gynecology Residents.
The main objective of the study is to evaluate the benefit of simulator training for learning external cephalic version (ECV) or vacuum assisted vaginal delivery (hereafter vacuum extraction [VE]) for obstetrics-gynecology…
- Trial name
- NCT03848975
- Testing
- Simulation training for ECV, Simulation training for VE
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva